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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.71, 33,473.41 and 5,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.71, 33,473.41 and 5,675.59 is: 8,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.71 : 33,473.41 = 5,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.71/33,473.41 = 5,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.71x = 33,473.41 × 5,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.71x = 189,981,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,981,448.93/22,315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.35

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